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'Nearly Famous' ditched, exec speaks out
Published Thursday, Mar 20 2008, 22:48 GMT | By Neil Wilkes | 160 comments
Where Skins succeeded, many others have failed. I got word today that Nearly Famous, E4's six-part teen drama set in a performing arts school, has been officially canned.
Alison Jackson, executive producer at production firm Kudos, said the team behind the show were disappointed for the show's fanbase.
How do you feel about Nearly Famous not being recommissioned?
"Naturally we were all very disappointed. Nearly Famous is a series we are extremely proud of and it developed a very loyal following of fans."
Had you started developing ideas for series two?
"We hadn’t committed to anything in particular but felt there was certainly the potential for the series to continue. The writer Holly Phillips, who conceived the series, is extremely talented and we would have thoroughly enjoyed developing new ideas for the drama with her."
How do you think the characters would have developed?
"As the students progressed through the College so their talents would have developed - and in the same way relationships would have changed too - almost certainly in some unexpected ways..."
Finally, one last treat for the Nearly Famous fans out there - previously unseen footage of actor Aaron Johnson (Owen) being interviewed by George Craig, the frontman of the band that sang the show theme tune, One Night Only.
Will you miss Nearly Famous? Click the link below to add your comments to this entry! If you have any questions for the column please use the link at the top of the page instead.
Don't forget to scroll down to read previous editions you may have missed!
Alison Jackson, executive producer at production firm Kudos, said the team behind the show were disappointed for the show's fanbase.
"Naturally we were all very disappointed. Nearly Famous is a series we are extremely proud of and it developed a very loyal following of fans."
Had you started developing ideas for series two?
"We hadn’t committed to anything in particular but felt there was certainly the potential for the series to continue. The writer Holly Phillips, who conceived the series, is extremely talented and we would have thoroughly enjoyed developing new ideas for the drama with her."
How do you think the characters would have developed?
"As the students progressed through the College so their talents would have developed - and in the same way relationships would have changed too - almost certainly in some unexpected ways..."
Finally, one last treat for the Nearly Famous fans out there - previously unseen footage of actor Aaron Johnson (Owen) being interviewed by George Craig, the frontman of the band that sang the show theme tune, One Night Only.
Will you miss Nearly Famous? Click the link below to add your comments to this entry! If you have any questions for the column please use the link at the top of the page instead.
Don't forget to scroll down to read previous editions you may have missed!
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Violet, on July 14th, 2011
I just started watching it on YouTube and I love it I haven't finished it but from what I've read I learned that it has an open ending. I know for sure I would love this show to continue. I love it and Aaron Johnson ♥
I just started watching it on YouTube and I love it I haven't finished it but from what I've read I learned that it has an open ending. I know for sure I would love this show to continue. I love it and Aaron Johnson ♥
Ruby, on July 7th, 2011
I am begging you to bring out another series. But i guess that wouldn't happen seen as aaron is a lot more famous now and also the fact that he has a child. It probably wouldn't be the same. so gutted it's unreal.
I am begging you to bring out another series. But i guess that wouldn't happen seen as aaron is a lot more famous now and also the fact that he has a child. It probably wouldn't be the same. so gutted it's unreal.
lissia, on June 26th, 2011
I wish there was another series , iv watched all of the first one , I think its absolutely amazing! and, i think its loads better than skins. (Aaron Johnston is gorgeous) please make another series! please!
I wish there was another series , iv watched all of the first one , I think its absolutely amazing! and, i think its loads better than skins. (Aaron Johnston is gorgeous) please make another series! please!
farlas, on June 25th, 2011
you absolutely HAVE to do another series! you cant just leave it like that. pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease do another.
you absolutely HAVE to do another series! you cant just leave it like that. pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease do another.
Sophie, on April 30th, 2011
ugh, i really want another series i just finished watching it over and over on 4OD and now i'm gutted theres not another..
ugh, i really want another series i just finished watching it over and over on 4OD and now i'm gutted theres not another..
Ashley, on April 29th, 2011
I really want a second season, I honestly don't care if it's the same actors or not, as long as they're somewhat similar and playing Owen and Lila. It shouldn't have ended. This was so much better than Skins, it actually meant something.
I really want a second season, I honestly don't care if it's the same actors or not, as long as they're somewhat similar and playing Owen and Lila. It shouldn't have ended. This was so much better than Skins, it actually meant something.
ruth, on March 15th, 2011
never saw this advertised, just finished watching it on 4od, fantastic drama, acting ,script etc. can't believe they canned it, so would of held up with shows such as gossip girl etc, bring it back please please
never saw this advertised, just finished watching it on 4od, fantastic drama, acting ,script etc. can't believe they canned it, so would of held up with shows such as gossip girl etc, bring it back please please
Jade , on February 27th, 2011
I really really want there to be another series of nearly famous! How can they not, it was amazing- i really did love it and i want to see lila and owen to get together they didnt een kiss in the whole series!!! How can a show like skinss get like 6 series or whatever and they dont even do a secon one for this!
I really really want there to be another series of nearly famous! How can they not, it was amazing- i really did love it and i want to see lila and owen to get together they didnt een kiss in the whole series!!! How can a show like skinss get like 6 series or whatever and they dont even do a secon one for this!
nicole, on February 19th, 2011
nearly famous was on of the most amazing shows i have ever seen in my life! I really wish there would be a season 2. if the show was on at a time when people were awake it would get a lot more view and if it was played in canada and america it would get a ton of views!!!
nearly famous was on of the most amazing shows i have ever seen in my life! I really wish there would be a season 2. if the show was on at a time when people were awake it would get a lot more view and if it was played in canada and america it would get a ton of views!!!
nicole, on February 14th, 2011
nearly famous is one of my all time favorite shows! i was so mad when it got dropped its AMAZING plllleease bring it back ily aaron johnson <3
nearly famous is one of my all time favorite shows! i was so mad when it got dropped its AMAZING plllleease bring it back ily aaron johnson <3
Amy Lewis, on February 5th, 2011
I absolutely loved nearly famous, I thought it was 10 times better than skins. It just didn't promote itself enough, but now that's it's on 4oD lots of my friends have begun to hear about it. Please try another series I'm dying to see if Owen comes back.
I absolutely loved nearly famous, I thought it was 10 times better than skins. It just didn't promote itself enough, but now that's it's on 4oD lots of my friends have begun to hear about it. Please try another series I'm dying to see if Owen comes back.
lamisa, on January 24th, 2011
nearly famous was an amazing show. i think it is stupid not do to a second series.
nearly famous was an amazing show. i think it is stupid not do to a second series.
dani, on January 14th, 2011
Amazing show, discovered it on 4oD and totally loved it! please make a second one!
Amazing show, discovered it on 4oD and totally loved it! please make a second one!
Sue, on January 14th, 2011
I think this show is amazing! I cant believe I never saw it advertised and only just found it on 4OD! I cant believe they didnt do a second series?!
I think this show is amazing! I cant believe I never saw it advertised and only just found it on 4OD! I cant believe they didnt do a second series?!
louise, on January 2nd, 2011
please make season 2 !! its so good, I really like it x I actually cried at the and !!! xx
please make season 2 !! its so good, I really like it x I actually cried at the and !!! xx
ann, on December 7th, 2010
also agree its better than skins now, as skins has become ridiculously absurd and has nothing remotely relate-able in it anymore. season two ruined it.
also agree its better than skins now, as skins has become ridiculously absurd and has nothing remotely relate-able in it anymore. season two ruined it.
Ann, on December 7th, 2010
I've just discovered this series and fell in love with it. I can't ever remember it being advertised at the time, and I think if channel four had more actively advertised it it would have had greater success. Instead it got over looked! Extremely annoyed that I'll never know what happens!
I've just discovered this series and fell in love with it. I can't ever remember it being advertised at the time, and I think if channel four had more actively advertised it it would have had greater success. Instead it got over looked! Extremely annoyed that I'll never know what happens!
Beth, on November 30th, 2010
I thought this programme was awesome and the dude in it ... the one in "no where boy" is FIT!! so even if some people didnt like it they should have watched it just to drool over him a little :P it should be brought back so the people with nothing to do on there days off (as its way too snowy to move) have some tv to watch!!! :D
I thought this programme was awesome and the dude in it ... the one in "no where boy" is FIT!! so even if some people didnt like it they should have watched it just to drool over him a little :P it should be brought back so the people with nothing to do on there days off (as its way too snowy to move) have some tv to watch!!! :D
Jess timberlake, on November 29th, 2010
This was one of the best programs I every watched but now I guess it isn't because it finish :(. You NEED to do series 2 at lest because it would be great and you probably get a lot of money, please do series. By the look of it you do have quiet a threw fans here. x
This was one of the best programs I every watched but now I guess it isn't because it finish :(. You NEED to do series 2 at lest because it would be great and you probably get a lot of money, please do series. By the look of it you do have quiet a threw fans here. x
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I just thought i'd look up when series 2 would be made as i've just watched the first series AGAIN on 4od! I am absolutely gutted that a second series is not going to happen, there is nothing like this show out there, much better than skins might I add!!! Please make a second series, the series must have been good if people are still talking about it 4 years later and there are soo many more story lines that could be used for the cast! P.s Owen (Aaron Johnston) is gorgeous!!